Stoughton Trailers is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 AHV grain hauler/ag hopper trailers produced December 17, 2007, through October 28, 2010. These trailers may develop fatigue cracks in the lower rail of the frame structure and/or in the front attachment of the suspension subframe channels.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Structural cracks could eventually compromise the structure and lead to failure. This could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Stoughton Trailers will notify owners and will replace the suspension subframe front attachments as well as the crossmember assembly forward of the front hopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Stoughton Trailers at 1-608-873-2555.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10205086Important safety recall notice 13v-025
10205084Ag Hopper Recall and Campaign Document Revision Release
10205083Ag Hopper Trailer ? Hopper Side Slope Panel to Lower Rail Connection
10205080Ag Hopper Trailer Coupler to Hopper Structure Upgrade
10205079Hopper Bulkhead Upgrade
10205078Hopper Bulkhead Upgrade
10205077Ag Hopper Top Rail Rivet Upgrade
10204956Ag Hopper Trailer Bolt-On Suspension
10204955Ag Hopper Trailer Coupler to Hopper Structure Upgrade
10168055This reminder letter for recall 13V-025 was sent to all owners that had not responded to the first recall letter sent out 3/13.
10167934RD-00056 - The inspection and upgrade addresses a potential fastener edge distance issue with hopper side slope panel connection to the lower rail and the lateral cross members. A number of units have been found to have hopper side slope panels placed out of position (too low) in the manufacturing process such that the fasteners connecting the hopper side slope panels to the trailer structure may have inadequate edge distance on the hopper side slope panel. If this condition exists the hopper side slope panel connection may fail. The repair procedure is to first: inspect the hopper side slope panels fit to the lower rail using the gauge provided (SK-08892). If the hopper side slope panel is found to be out of position then additional fasteners are to be added as prescribed in the following remedy to re-establish the required joint strength. This document was sent with the Dealers Recall Letter for 16V050
10167931Recommended upgrade procedure on Ag Hopper trailers in the lower structure between the upper coupler and the front hopper. The upgrade on Model Years 2010, 2011 and 2012 Stoughton Ag Hopper trailers will improve lateral stability in the area resulting in increased durability of the unit.
10167930Procedure to improve the durability of the model years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Stoughton Ag Hopper Trailers center divider, which separates the two hoppers.
Every Stoughton Ahv model year
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